Recap: Highlights from the US Army’s 2025 conference in Washington
The Army continues to transform, with efforts focused on next-gen weaponry, long-range artillery, unmanned systems and much more.
By Defense News staff
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In the days since a 90-day, interest-free offer for Military Star card holders at commissaries was announced, use of the cards jumped about 14%.
By Karen Jowers
Soldiers stress-test translator tech to bridge allied language gaps
The exchange program marked one small part of an ongoing effort to stress-test military technology across the continent’s 54 sovereign nations.
By J.D. Simkins
Air Force: Qatar air force facility in Idaho ‘in the works for years’
The defense secretary's announcement that the U.S. will allow Qatar to build an air force facility in Idaho mirrors other ally accommodations.
By Carla Babb
Army secretary to soldiers: help get ‘human stupidity’ out of the way
Senior leaders are asking for soldiers' and families' help as they work to improve life on Army bases.
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